Act 1 Scene 7

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by evymergay968

by evymergay968

( sorry about the format change up)

Scene 7
(At a diner. awkward mood)

Jesse

This is nice

Liam

Yea. It's just you and me. And I don't have to worry about anything

Jesse

The best part is that we're in town

Liam

Yea. And it's a Friday. No one from school is going to be here. They are all at the induction ceremony of the new bench for vice principal Jinks

Jesse

That's good.

(Pause)

So, how's baseball going?

Liam

Good.

*Coach wickers enters

Oh shit

Jesse

What?

Liam

Wickers is here

Jesse

So?

Liam

If he sees us together...

Jesse

OHHHHH!!!!!!!!

Liam

Hide

*Jesse lies down to hide

(Awkwardly)

Hi coach, funny to see you here

Coach Wickers

Hounds. What are you doing here?

Liam

I'm just here on a date... with a girl... not a guy.... And she is in the bathroom... and I'm waiting... cause I'm on a date... with a girl.(awkward smile)

Coach Wickers

Are you ok Hounds? You seem kind of jumpy

Jesse

*Giggles

Liam

(Kicks table)

Jesse

OW!

Liam

Never been better

(Off stage)

Wicker's Mom

(Yelling, old and Jewish)

CARL!!!!!!!!! WHERE ARE MY CORNY CRAB CAKES? YOU KNOW I NEED CORN!!!!! WHAT'S TAKING SO LONG??

Coach Wickers

(YELLING BACK)

MOM! THE WHOLE WORLD DOESN'T NEED TO KNOW WHY YOU NEED CORN. ALSO WE NEED TO GO TO CVS, I NEED LYSOL SO I DON'T SMELL IT LATER!

(Pays)

See you later Hounds; also report any rule number 4 breakers.

*Wickers Leave

*Jesse pops head

Jesse

Is he gone?

Liam

Yea he's gone

Jesse

Well that was something. What's with rule number 4?

Liam

He's a homophobe

Jesse

Oh yea

(Pause)

Liam

I'm sorry

Jesse

About what?

Liam

About all of this. I'm sorry that we have to hide our love. (Holds Jesse's hands) Right now it's going to be hard. I am so close to getting recruited for SCU. I Just need 3 more weeks and then I will come out I promise. Have you told anyone?

Jesse

Only Kim. And she keeps secrets very well. Like if I killed someone, she wouldn't tell a soul. Who did you tell?

Liam

Just Paul

Jesse

Damn it.

Liam

What?

Jesse

His blabbermouth girlfriend, Jasmine.

Liam

What's wrong with that?

Jesse

She is friends with the cheer team and the football team. If they find out something could happen to me or to you and.

Liam

Calm down... Nothing will happen

Jesse

But,

Liam

Nothing. Will. Happen.

Jesse

(Breathes)

Liam

If anything happens. I will protect you from anyone and anything. I promise. Nothing will break us apart. Not even a shark.

Jesse

I love you

Liam

Are you excited for the trip next weekend?

Jesse

Yes, of course I am

Liam

Well I made a list of things you need to bring

(Hands Jesse a list)

Jesse

Movies, books, sun block, sunglasses, underwear, toothbrush, body wash, shampoo, Bug spray, boots, sneakers, flip-flops, slippers, bathing suit, towels, blankets, pillows, hoodie, Tank tops and (Shocked) shorts? (Pause) Why shorts?

Liam

Well... It's going to be hot and (Nervous) I like your legs

Jesse

Oh. (Blushes) (Phone buzzes) Hello, ok, be out in a minute

(Hangs up phone)

My moms here.. This was nice (Kisses Liam on the cheek)

* Jesse Exits

Liam

(In shock and blushing)

Check please

(Black out)